Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8565, Edmund Gilman, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Gilman, Edmund
S 8565
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CONTENTS

2550 Virginia
Rev- Sept-28.
Edmund Gilman of Hanover in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Croft of the Reg't commanded by Col. Dandridge in the Virginia line for 14 months from 1779-
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 46 - Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Nov r 1832 and delivered to H. S. Handy.-
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 69.99 Semizant. allowance ending 4 March '33 23.33 $93.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, Book D Vol. 7 Page 99-

Pension increased from $46.66 13. June 1836
Virginia 2550
Edmund Gilman of Hanover in the State of Virginia who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Crops of the Reg't. commanded by Col. Dandridge in the Virginia line for 20 months.
Increased from $46.66
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 66 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of June 1836 and sent to The Sec. of War. Robert M. [?]
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-ant. allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E, Vol. 6 1/2 Page 15

Virginia Hanover County, ff
On this day of September 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the court of the county of Hanover, now sitting Edmund Gilman a resident of said county and state aforesaid, aged sixty nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
That he was drafted into the service of the United States in the militia of the state of Virginia, in the county of Hanover, in the spring of the year 1779, being the spring after he was sixteen, and was drawn the first muster he ever attended - That he served as a private in the company of Joseph Crop, Peter Ragland Lieutenants, David Stans Ensign - that he served at Williamsburg and the adjacent places as a guard for the public property, and the landing nearby - that there was but one regiment stationed there, as he recollects, and that commanded by Col. Dandridge, and General Nelson, and saw no regular troops or officers - and that he was discharged at Winnsburg having served two months. - That in the beginning of the next year he was again drafted and served a tour of three months, in the company of Capt. Anderson, Harman Anderson Lieutenants, as a private - that he marched from his own county to Westham, thence to Charles City Court House, thence to the Burat Ordinary, in James City, thence to Shirley Hundred, thence to Sandy Point, where they crossed James River, and marched to Cabin Point and remained at that place till discharged - that this tour was in pursuit of the enemy who had slaughtered a party at Charles City Ct. H. the massacre of which slaughter this declarant remembers distinctly - that he saw three regiments in this march commanded by Ennis Mathews and Col. Coleman, there were no Continentals, nor was there a battle - that he substituted himself the ensuing fall for his father Richard

Richard Gilman, in the company of Capt. Shelton from the same county, George Bingham Lieutenant and Foster James Ensign, and served a tour of three months, as a private - that he marched with his company from Danvers town through New Kent to Williamsburg, and was again stationed at that place and Malvern Hills and Holly Springs, as a guard to the place and the capital landing - that there were again three regiments commanded by Ennis, Matthews, and Bayle, and that he thinks General Muhlenburg was the commander in chief - that there were no Continentals nor did he see the enemy, and was discharged at Malvern Hills near Christ Church - that in the next spring he was drafted and served, as a private, a tour of three months in a company from the same county, of which Thomas Roswell was Captain, William Rice Lieutenant and Peter Winn Ensign - that he was sent by Genl. Muhlenburg from Richmond to City Point to guard some public stores and observe the enemy there in our waters - that they were dislodged from that place by a party of the enemy who disembarked in the mouth of the river which forms the point, and after destroying some boats retreated to Richmond, and thence to Petersburg, whither the army had marched to meet the enemy - that he then joined the army under Genl. Muhlenburg, was attached to the regiment of DeClouet - that at Petersburg, the army formed a breastwork of tobacco taken from the Ward house formed behind it, and was attacked by the enemy under Philips who was said to have died of a wound received in the battle - that after 10 or 12 rounds the army was compelled to retreat and crossed James River at Tuckahoe and marched by Richmond to Warwick - that they were joined by La Fayette at that place and, while there, there was a riot between the militia and regulars, and after that the regulars were moved off several miles - and that he was discharged at that place - that there were many troops engaged in this tour and he remembers the same Ennis and Matthews of the militia and saw La Fayette - That in the first of August in the same year, he substituted himself for David Grinstead, and served as a private, a tour of three

thru months, in a company from the same county, commanded by William Norris, Isaac Hayden Lieutenant, and John Christian Ensign - that at New Castle Col John Taylor took the command, and that he marched, through several of the lower counties to Lowells old field and thence to Gloucester town, where the British were in fort - that he was detached with 100 men to take some cattle, which the enemy had collected, which they did - that they were frequently marched from Lowells to the town, to watch the enemy - that they were afterwards marched to Gloucester Court House and there discharged - that he does not think there was more than one regiment on that station - that he saw no regular troops nor was in any greater battle than the chase that frequently occurred - that he never received any discharge nor has he any documentary evidence - that he was born and has always lived in the county of Hanover - that Robert Spence John Gilman and Thomas Crumshaw are the only persons now known to this deponent, who can testify to any of his services - that William Wingfield, Charles Thompson and John D Andrews are persons who know his character for veracity, and the repu- -tation of his services - that he was born on the 24 th of Oct 1762 and has a copy of his register, but does not know where the original is — Heo hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state or Territory
Sworn to, and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Edmund Gilman
We William Wood a clergyman, residing in the county of Hanover and Wm Wingfield residing in the same, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Edmund Gilman, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declar- -ation; that we believe him to be sixty nine years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion
William Wood
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Wm Wingfield

I Robert Snead a citizen of the county of Hanover and state aforesaid, hereby certify, that I have known Edmund Gilman who has made the foregoing declaration, since his boyhood. that I perfectly remember serving with him in Gloucester under Norville, in the Revolutionary war, a tour of three months, and that it appears to me that I have served on several other occasions with him Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
I John Gilman a resident of the county aforesaid and state of Virginia hereby certify that I am a brother of Edmund Gilman who has subscribed the foregoing declaration and that I was living in our father's house, when said Gilman went into the military on three several occasions, and that I do firmly believe he served out the whole tours, but I do not recollect particulars
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
John Gilman
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that William Wood who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the county of Hanover and that William Wingfield who has also signed the same is a resident of said county and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit. And the Court also certifies that John Gilman who has made the foregoing affidavit is a resident of the same county, and is a credible person.
Virginia Hanover county, to wit
I Philip B. Winston Clerk of the County Court of Hanover, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Edmund Gilman for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 26 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
Philip B. Winston C.H.C.

Rev War
8565
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File No. 8565
Edmund Gilman
Bi Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 12 , Page 141
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Payments to be made at Richmond, Va by the Presd. W. S. Br. Rk. Agency for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Virginia
Recorded by N. Rice Clerk, in Book D Vol. 7 page 99

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claims
I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Edmund Gilman of the State of Virginia who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Forty Six — dollars and Sixty Six cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 29 th day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two. —
[Signature] Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards

Virginia Hanover county set - I personally appeared be- fore the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County. Robert Thacker, a citizen of said County, aged about sixty five years and as appears to me a credible person and made oath. That he was born and raised within one mile of Edmund Gilman who now seeks to obtain a pension and was in the habit of spending much of his time with him. That although young at the time he distinctly recollects that said Gilman volunteered to join a company to march to the Albemarle Barracks, in the time of the Revolution and that said Gilman left the neighborhood, and was absent at least six months, and that said Gilman's Brother John went at the same time, (and did not return when, he came back sworn and subscribed this 19 th day of March before me
William Wingfield J.P.
Robert Thacker his mark

State of Virginia: 7 Hanover County, to wit:
I Philip B. Winston, Clerk of the County Court of the said County, do hereby certify, that William Wingfield, before whom the within affidavit of Robert Thacker was made, was, at the time of making the same (and still is a Justice of the peace in (and) for the County aforesaid, duly Commissioned and qualified according to the Laws and usages of the said State (and that his signature annexed is his genuine signature
In Testimony whereof I have, hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County, the twenty fourth day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty six
Philip B. Winston C.H.C.

State of Virginia Hanover County, set.
On this 24 th day of May 1836 person- ally appeared before me Francis Blunt - a Justice of the peace, and Judge of the Court of the said County (being a Court of Records) Edmund Gilman a Resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged Seventy three years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the follow- Supplemental Declaration in order to obtain an increase of his pension under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That soon after the prisoners of war taken at Saratoga, were put at the Albemarle Barracks, and before he was sixteen years old, and therefore before he was on the muster roll, he volunteered and joined a company which was raised by Captain Ben: Timberlake of Virginia, to serve at the Barracks. Capt Timberlake was enlisting men in this Declarant's neighbourhood and one of his brother's had enlisted. He was anxious to enlist also, but his father prevented him, and would only consent to his going as a Volunteer and he was readily accepted as the Captain found some difficulty in filling up his company. Marched to the Barracks as private in that company and served at least six months in that capacity. The company officers were Timberlake Captain, Rich d White Lieut. (and Paullee Ensign, Francis Taylor was Colonel and he thinks W m Fontaine was Lieut Col or Major of the . Col Bland's Corps of Cavalry were there, and Crockett's regiment of Riflemen. He recollects that Wales was Major of the Riflemen and Roberts he thinks was a Major of the Horse. He recollects one Captain Reid of the Horse. There was no other regiment than those named, but Militia were frequently there, and he understands that the Militia of several adjoining Counties were detached from other service for the purpose of meeting a sudden emergency at the Barracks. No intercourse was permitted with the prisoners, so he does not recollect any officer among them. At the end of the time mentioned, he demanded a discharge of the officers and he thinks they gave him a written discharge, but he has lost it. He proves his service by the affidavits of Robt Shacker, and John Gilman and has no documentary evidence. That was the cause, prevented his inserting this claim in his former declaration. He was informed that this being service in the regular army it would be irregular to insert it with Militia services, and

he was also under an impression that as he was under age and performed this Service. Voluntarily he could not claim a pension in consideration of it.
To the first question he replies. That he was born in Hanover County in the Year 1767.
To the Second - I have a copy of my Record but do not know what become of the original.
To the third. I have always lived in Hanover County.
To the fourth - I volunteered.
To the fifth. This question was answered to the satisfaction of the acting Justice.
To the sixth. I think I received a written discharge signed by Col d Taylor but have lost it.
To the seventh. Wm. Wingfield, Capt Thomas Price, sent for Col d Charles P. Goodall.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Edmund Gilman
And I Francis Blunt justice of the peace and Judge as aforesaid, do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he stated. Given under my hand the day and year aforesaid.
Francis Blunt
State of Virginia
Hanover County set.
(Personally appeared)
before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County John Gilman a resident of the said County aged Seventy five years and as appears to me a credible person, who being duly sworn, saith that he had enlisted in the time of the Revolution in a company raised by Capt Benj. Timberlake to serve at the Albemarle Barracks. That at some period of his service at that place Edmund Gilman of this County who now applies for an increase of his pension, came to the Barracks and served for some time as a Volunteer in the company of Capt Timberlake. But that owing to his age and decay of memory he cannot say how long he served though he believes he might have served as long as six months.
John Gilman
Sworn and subscribed this 24 th day of May
1836 before me
Francis Blunt

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Virginia Hanover County (sworn)
On this day of Sept 1832 personally appeared before me one of the justices of the peace for the said county, Thomas Crenshaw, a resident of the said county, and a credible person as it appears to me, who being duly sworn saith  made solemn affirmation that to the best of his belief and recollection Edmund Gilman who now sues for a pension served with him in the revolutionary war on two occasions once under Capt Crops, at Williamsburg and another time under Capt Anderson at Cabin point and its vicinity, but that this deponent's memory is so much decayed that he does not recollect events of that period distinctly, and also that said Gilman substituted said deponent's brother David one tour and as he believes served out the tour in — Given under my hand and seal as justice the day and year aforesaid
Charles Thompson
Virginia Hanover County ss
On this 26 th day of September 1832 personally appeared before me one of the justices of the peace for the County aforesaid Robert Snead, a resident in the said county, whom I hereby certify to be a credible person, who being first duly sworn deposeth that Edmund Gilman who now sues for a pension served with him a tour in the revolutionary war at Gloucester shore, in the company under Captain Norville and continued to be with him the whole tour of three months, and was discharged at Gloucester Court House at the same time with him — And also that he hereby believes that said Gilman served two other tours with him, one at Williamsburg and another at Cabin point under Captains Crops and Anderson — Given under my hand this day and year aforesaid
Benj. Wingfield

Virginia, Hanover County, to wit,
I Philip B. Winston Clerk of the Court of the said County hereby certify that Benjamin Wingfield and Charles Thompson Jr. before whom the foregoing affidavits were severally taken are Justices of the peace and judges of the said Court and that the foregoing are their genuine signatures.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this twent twenty sixth day of September one thousand, eight hundred and thirty two.
Philip B. Winston C. H. C.

Edmund G. Gannan
Mr. Gyl.
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Hon. John Robertson
Ho. Rep.
Two paid 75¢

State of Virginia: } Hanover County, to wit: }
I Philip B. Winston Clerk of the County Court of the said County do hereby certify that Francis Blunt, before whom the preceding declaration of Edmund Gilman and affidavit of John Gilman were severally made was at the time of making the same (and still is a Justice of the peace and a Justice of the Court in and for the said County (being a Court of record) duly Commissioned and qualified and that the signatures above purporting to be his are genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said County the twenty fourth day of May one thousand eight hundred & thirty six.
Philip B. Winston C.H.C.